Slow cooker Irish soda bread

An Irish classic you can make in a slow cooker!

Irish soda bread is a St. Patrick's Day tradition, and you really can't have a proper Irish meal on March 17 without it. To keep your Irish relatives happy and to give you more time to drink, we've cooked up this classic in a slow cooker!

Simply stir, knead and toss into a slow cooker — really, this bread is that easy. Many prefer their bread without raisins, but we love the extra chewy texture they give each bite. Whether you love it or hate it (and only make to appease the in-laws), this recipe will make your St. Patrick's Day just a little less stressful.

Slow cooker Irish soda bread

Ingredients:

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

Dash of salt

3 tablespoons sugar

3/4 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup raisins

Directions:

Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry knife, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add in the buttermilk, about 1/4 cup at a time, until a dough forms. Gently stir in raisins.

Place dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 2 minutes. Then carefully slice an x on the top of the dough.

Place into your slow cooker in a circular mold. Cook on high for about 2 hours, or until bread is golden brown.

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Claire is an aspiring nutritionist (and soon to be culinary student) with a serious addiction to bacon, goat cheese and online shopping. She is recently married to a social media guru who loves *almost* everything she conjures up. In addition to writing for the Food section of SheKnows, she is a full-time recipe creator (and taste tester), a writer for FabulousFoods.com and a contributing writer for the Home and Gardening section of SheKnows. You can also follow her musings and find delicious healthy recipes on her food blog, The Realistic Nutritionist.